Tobermory Shipwrecks
| Forest City |
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| Photo by Warren Lo © 2006 | |
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Click on the following link to see more pictures: Forest City Photo Gallery |
| Name: | Forest City - propeller steamer |
| Built: | 1890 |
| Length: | 216 feet |
| Sunk: | 1904 - rammed Bears Rump Island in a heavy fog |
| Depth: | 70 to 150 feet |
| Rating: | Advanced |
| Description: | The badly broken bow begins in 60 feet of water and steeply drops to a relatively intact stern in 150 feet of water. The most interesting part of the wreck lies between 100' and 150' and should only be attempted by very experienced divers equipped with dive computers and a redundant air supply. The smoke funnel and boilers are in place located at 110 to 130 feet. The stern is reasonably intact and the name Forest City can still be seen on the transom. The stern can be penetrated and much debris can been seen. This wreck provides an eerie environment due to low light, cold water and nitrogen narcosis. |
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